“Ko’olau’s craftsmanship, innovative design, intonation, and playability is simply in a class of its own. I am happy to be a part of Ko’olau’s family of performing artists and look forward to many great musical things to come.”   Abe Lagrimas Jr.

Abe Lagrimas, Jr. – One of finest multi-talented musicians from Hawaii, has taken his form of ‘ukulele jazz to a new level. 

Aaron Mahi - Hawaii’s most notable Bandleader. Former leader of the Royal Hawaiian Band.

Amos Lee – Singer/Songwriter. Folk, soul, rhythm & blues

Anuhea - Performer, recording artist, song writer.  Plays Ko’olau and Pono guitars and ‘ukuleles. 

Benny Chong – One of the originals, and along with Lyle Ritz, the greatest of the living jazz Ukulele players. Played with the Don Ho Band for 25 years.

Bruno Mars –  This guy doesn’t just write his own songs. He writes hits for other pop stars in his spare time!  #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 .
Hawaii raised  mega star plays Koolau/Pono!  

this one looks great fullscreen!

Bruno Mars
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Lyle Ritz - The Jazz Master of ‘Ukulele.   The most respected jazz ‘ukulele legends …. ever. 

Paul Hemmings – Jazz ukulele player and recording artist

Ledward Kaapana - Multi talented slack key  master.  Plays Ko’olau and Pono guitars & ‘ukuleles. 

Kimo Hussey - Ukulele Teacher, performer, and founder of the Pacific Music Foundation.

Mike Keale -  Performer and Recording Artist. Mike grew up and played music with his  cousin, Isreal Kamakawiwa’ole and uncle, Moe Keale.
Imua Garza -  Imua has been playing ukulele all his life. His styles with Opihi Picker’s influenced a generation of local uke players. .

Michael Lande - Composer and co-founder of Music Orange, providing music for commercial television and radio advertising.

Makua Rothman-  A young man but already a surfing legend. Also a musician and connisuer of the finer things. Check out his Ko’olau!

 Trey Terada-  Founder of  Four Strings Studio in Kaneohe, the inspiration and introduction of many of today’s ‘ukulele masters.

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Craig Sharmat – Composer and Songwriter for TV and Movies.

Chino Montero – Performer and Recording Artist.  One of Hawaii’s finest guitar and ‘ukulele pros.

Eric Davis – Performer and Recording Engineer

Craig Brandau - Multi-talented guitar and ‘ukulele recording artist.

Ernie Cruz Jr.- One of Hawaii’s great musicians.  

Greg Hawkes – co-founder of the band The Cars (now a devoted ‘ukulele enthusiast).
Henry Kapono Ka’aihue  - more popularly known as Henry Kapono, or simply “Kapono”. Solo Singer/songwriter and part of Hawaii’s most famous and largest recording duo C & K (Cecileo and Kapono).

Jin Takuma – Professional recording artist, performer, and teacher in Japan.  Performs and records on a Ko’olau Tenor ‘Ukulele with his wife Keiko on guitar and vocals).

Jeff “Skunk” Baxter – Guitarist for Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers, and even a member of an early Jimi Hendrix band.  And then another old “rocker” discovered the ‘ukulele.

Jimmy Buffett - Legendary Singer/songwriter

Jesse Colin Young – Singer/songwriter, founding member of the famous 60′s/70′s band “Youngbloods” with their signature song “Get Together” ……

Joe Craven – The “Uke of Hazzard” Violinist and percussionist for the David Grisman Quintet

John Valentine - John is a pro Singer/Guitarist/Ukulele player and whatever else you put in his hands. He is an incredible talent from the islands.  

Jon Prown – Performer and Recording Artist

Kelly Slater – A 10 time World Champion surfer. Kelly is also a musician and plays a custom made Ko’olau ‘ukulele. 

Kaleo – Performer and recording artist.

Larry Spalding – Master harmonica player, famous locally for his Hapa recording “Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai” and pictured in concert with his Ko’olau Solidbody 8-String Baritone.

Michael Kaplan – Leads The Ukulele Cowboy Society 

Nico’o – Ukulele performer and recording artist from France.

Rick Spreitzer – performer and recording artist

Bart Simpson-  More known  for his acting skills but this closet ukeist  can really jam!

 

 

Our Famous Wahiawa ‘Ukulele Band-

Well…. not really famous, but how many city police stations look like this? This is “Law enforcement with Aloha” Pictured are members of the Honolulu Police Department, Wahiawa Division jamming and taking lessons during lunch break. Maybe this is a solution to the stress of “law and order”